The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has challenged Terraform Labs’ massive legal retainer amid bankruptcy proceedings, alleging potential misuse of funds and conflict of interest, ...

Question: Every year, the board automatically renews the association attorney’s retainer agreement and deposit. Without reading it the directors sign and send him a check for $60,000. This year, I ...

In these difficult times, partnerships are breaking up, firms are dissolving and more and more laterals are seeking greener pastures. These events often create ethical dilemmas concerning client and ...

On Aug. 30, in Balducci v. Cige, the Appellate Division affirmed a Law Division judgment which declared defendant-attorney's retainer agreement with plaintiff “unenforceable and void,” and dismissed ...

A few months ago, I sat in on a consultation that should've ended with a signed engagement. The client wasn’t confused. They weren’t shopping for a discount. They were organized, credible and calm.

Question: Every year, the board automatically renews the association attorney’s retainer agreement and deposit. Without reading it the directors sign and send him a check for $60,000. This year, I ...